How far is Albany, GA from Barnesville, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Barnesville, GA is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.91 mi
02h 37m
Flight
101.99 mi
164.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.99 mi
Kilometers
164.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.91 mi
Kilometers
189.76 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnesville
Sun, Apr 26, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 26, 11:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-26T18:28
Arrive Barnesville
Sun, Apr 26, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ideal
GA

City in Macon County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
59 mi
01h 18m
To Barnesville
58.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Barnesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Barnesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Leesburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leesburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forester Parkway

    544 ft · 16 sec · Forester Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    38.2 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Broad Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street

    11.3 mi · 13 min · North Poplar Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Gordon Street

    798 ft · 25 sec · East Gordon Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Bethel Street

    93 m · 8 sec · South Bethel Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Barnesville Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Barnesville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Barnesville Highway

    7 mi · 12 min · Barnesville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Thomaston Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Thomaston Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Forsyth Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Forsyth Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forsyth Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Barnesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Poplar Street
26.9 mi · 23%
Walnut Street
26.7 mi · 23%
Barnesville Highway
14.1 mi · 12%
North Jefferson Street
3.21 mi · 3%
Old Leesburg Road
2.52 mi · 2%
South Broad Street
1.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.2 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ideal
01h 18m from Albany
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barnesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Barnesville?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ideal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Albany and 58.8 miles from Barnesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barnesville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Barnesville. Straight-line distance: 101.99 mi (164.13 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Barnesville

#2 Barnesville

City in Lamar County, Georgia, USA

Population6,669
Coordinates33.0545700, -84.1557500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Barnesville (-84.15575, 33.05457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.78 $19.88 $39.75
Diesel $5.62 $23.40 $46.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Barnesville. The current time is 18:28:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.